Person Page 2,375

Ann Dowling1

F, #59351, b. between January and March 1869, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Dowling (b. before 1853, d. DECEASED)
Mother*McGrath (b. before 1853, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAnn Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born between January and March 1869 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1869 Jan-Mar Volume 8B Page 186.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth
    Between January and March 1869 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Ann Dowling was born between January and March 1869 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1869 Jan-Mar Volume 8B Page 186.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Ann Dowling was English.
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ann Dowling has the reference number 59351.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, merseyside - ALL
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1869%2F1%2FAZ%2F000177&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1869%2F1%2FAZ%2F000177%2F243,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ANN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: McGrath; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1869 Jan-Mar Volume 8B Page 186,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1869/1/AZ/000177/243. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Dowling

M, #59352, b. before 1853, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner: McGrath (b. before 1853, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Ann Dowling (b. between January and March 1869, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathDowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born before 1853. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1
MarriageHe and McGrath were married in March 1869 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Residence
    Between January and March 1869 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Ann Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1853
    Birth
    Before 1853
    Dowling was born before 1853. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1869
    Marriage | McGrath
    March 1869
    Birth before 1853
    Death: DECEASED
    He and McGrath were married in March 1869 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Dowling has the reference number 59352.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Cause of Death
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England - All
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, merseyside - ALL
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1869%2F1%2FAZ%2F000177&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1869%2F1%2FAZ%2F000177%2F243,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ANN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: McGrath; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1869 Jan-Mar Volume 8B Page 186,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1869/1/AZ/000177/243. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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McGrath

F, #59353, b. before 1853, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Dowling (b. before 1853, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Ann Dowling (b. between January and March 1869, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMcGrath died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born before 1853. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1
MarriageShe and Dowling were married in March 1869 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Residence
    Between January and March 1869 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Ann Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1853
    Birth
    Before 1853
    McGrath was born before 1853. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1869
    Marriage | Dowling
    March 1869
    Birth before 1853
    Death: DECEASED
    She and Dowling were married in March 1869 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study McGrath has the reference number 59353.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, merseyside - ALL
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1869%2F1%2FAZ%2F000177&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1869%2F1%2FAZ%2F000177%2F243,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ANN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: McGrath; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1869 Jan-Mar Volume 8B Page 186,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1869/1/AZ/000177/243. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Michael Dowling1

M, #59354, b. before 1848, d. DECEASED
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Father*Robert Dowling (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMichael Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born before 1848. Note: (ESTIMATE: Marriage Age UK from 10 May 1829 to 1987 is 21 years without consent, with consent 16 years.)1
MarriageHe and Mary McGrath were married on 13 June 1864 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1848
    Birth
    Before 1848
    Michael Dowling was born before 1848. Note: (ESTIMATE: Marriage Age UK from 10 May 1829 to 1987 is 21 years without consent, with consent 16 years.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    Marriage | Mary McGrath
    13 June 1864 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth before 1848
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    Residence
    13 June 1864 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Mary McGrath.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    Religious Affiliation
    13 June 1864 | EnglandG
    Anglican, Church of England on 13 June 1864 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Michael Dowling has the reference number 59354.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
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  1. [S6615] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, MICHAEKL to MCGRATH, MARY, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on 13 Jun 1864; Record ID: R_850828520,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_850828520. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Mary McGrath1

F, #59355, b. before 1848, d. DECEASED
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Father*Denis McGrath (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary McGrath died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born before 1848. Note: [ESTIMATE Marriage Age UK from 10 May 1829 to 1987 is 21 years without consent, with consent 16 years].1
MarriageShe and Michael Dowling were married on 13 June 1864 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1848
    Birth
    Before 1848
    Mary McGrath was born before 1848. Note: [ESTIMATE Marriage Age UK from 10 May 1829 to 1987 is 21 years without consent, with consent 16 years].
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    Marriage | Michael Dowling
    13 June 1864 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth before 1848
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    Residence
    13 June 1864 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Michael Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    Religious Affiliation
    13 June 1864 | EnglandG
    Anglican, Church of England on 13 June 1864 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary McGrath has the reference number 59355.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
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  1. [S6615] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, MICHAEKL to MCGRATH, MARY, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on 13 Jun 1864; Record ID: R_850828520,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_850828520. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Denis McGrath1

M, #59356, d. DECEASED
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Partner:

Children:

Daughter*Mary McGrath (b. before 1848, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathDenis McGrath died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Denis McGrath has the reference number 59356.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S6615] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 10 June 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, MICHAEKL to MCGRATH, MARY, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on 13 Jun 1864; Record ID: R_850828520,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_850828520. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Robert Dowling1

M, #59357, d. DECEASED
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Partner:

Children:

Son*Michael Dowling (b. before 1848, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathRobert Dowling died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Robert Dowling has the reference number 59357.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S6615] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 10 June 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, MICHAEKL to MCGRATH, MARY, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on 13 Jun 1864; Record ID: R_850828520,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_850828520. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

William Vincent Allen1

M, #59358, b. 1847, d. DECEASED
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Partner: Blanche Eunice Mott (b. 1847, d. 1934)

Children:

Daughter*Willa Catha Allen+ (b. 16 March 1882, d. October 1966)
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Vital Facts

DeathWilliam Vincent Allen died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1847.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1847
    Birth
    1847
    Citation: 1
  • 1924
    Occupation
    Before 1924 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    United States Senator.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED
  • 1924
    Death
    1924
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William Vincent Allen has the reference number 59358.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Nebraska
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294743_136546755738.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WILLA CATHA in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 16 March 1882, Birth Place: Hardin County, Iowa, USA, Death Date: October 1966, Death Place: Illinois, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294743/willa_catha-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Willa Catha Allen Dowling (16 Mar 1882–Oct 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294743, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294743,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Willa Catha Allen Dowling (1882-1966) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294743. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013; The star reads "P.E.O."
  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LYLE ROBERT in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 4 January 1909, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 24 February 1964, Death Place: Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294853/lyle_robert-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Lyle Robert Dowling (4 Jan 1909–24 Feb 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294853, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294853;
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    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch 8 Apr 2013
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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 10 Aug 2021; Lyle Dowling, Death, The Madison Star-Mail, Madison, NE, USA February 27, 1964
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Ellena Dowling1

F, #59359, b. 6 December 1884, d. between April and June 1888
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Dowling (b. 1843, d. between October and December 1896)
Mother*Mary Magrath (b. 1848, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEllena Dowling died between April and June 1888, in Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 3; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Rochdale - 1888 Apr-Jun; Volume 8E, Page 35.2
BirthShe was born on 6 December 1884 in Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Rochdale - 1884 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 65.1,2,3


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Helen Dowling
    Citations: 2,3
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1888 | Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 2
  • 1884
    Birth
    6 December 1884 | Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Ellena Dowling was born on 6 December 1884 in Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Rochdale - 1884 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 65.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • 1885
    Baptism
    11 January 1885 | Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was baptised on 11 January 1885 in Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1885
    Religious Affiliation
    11 January 1885 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic on 11 January 1885 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between April and June 1888 | Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Ellena Dowling died between April and June 1888, in Rochdale, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 3; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Rochdale - 1888 Apr-Jun; Volume 8E, Page 35.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Ellena Dowling was English.
    Citation: 3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellena Dowling has the reference number 59359.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
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  1. [S6617] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ELLENA in Rochdale, St Patrick parish, Lancashire on 1884; 11 January 1885; Father: Joannis & Mother: Mariae Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/ROMCATH/SALFORD/BAP/0419936; Parish Baptism Page: 166,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/ROMCATH/SALFORD/BAP/0419936. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  2. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1888%2F2%2FAZ%2F000092&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1888%2F2%2FAZ%2F000092%2F022,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, HELEN in Rochdale, Lancashire, England; Age: 3; 1885; Index: Rochdale - 1888 Apr-Jun; 1888- Volume 8E Page 35,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1888/2/AZ/000092/022. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1884%2F4%2FAZ%2F000162&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1884%2F4%2FAZ%2F000162%2F061,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, HELEN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: McGrath; in Rochdale, Lancashire, England;Index: Rochdale - 1884 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 65,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1884/4/AZ/000162/061. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Willa Catha Allen1

F, #59360, b. 16 March 1882, d. October 1966
Pedigree Link
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Father*William Vincent Allen (b. 1847, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Blanche Eunice Mott (b. 1847, d. 1934)
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Partner: William Leo Dowling (b. 8 May 1880, d. 15 March 1939)

Children:

Daughter*Imogene Marthus Dowling (b. 4 July 1907, d. June 1970)
Son*Lyle Robert Dowling (b. 4 January 1909, d. 24 February 1964)
Son*John William Dowling (b. 24 June 1911, d. 6 May 1988)
Son*Allen Vincent Dowling (b. 4 February 1913, d. 9 October 1997)
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Vital Facts

BirthWilla Catha Allen was born on 16 March 1882 in Hardin, Iowa, USAG.1
MarriageShe and William Leo Dowling were married in 1906.2
DeathShe died in October 1966, in Illinois, USAG. Note: Age: 84.1
BurialShe was buried after October 1966 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294743.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1882
    Birth
    16 March 1882 | Hardin, Iowa, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1906~24
    1906
    Age ~26
    Birth on 8 May 1880 | Randolph, Fremont, Iowa, USAG
    Death: on 15 March 1939 | Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Citation: 2
  • 196481
    Residence
    24 February 1964 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Detail: 7772 Central Avenue (at death of son Lyle Dowling.)
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • 196684
    Death
    October 1966 | Illinois, USAG
    Willa Catha Allen died in October 1966, in Illinois, USAG. Note: Age: 84.
    Citation: 1
  • 1966
    Burial
    After October 1966 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    She was buried after October 1966 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294743.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Willa Catha Allen has the reference number 59360.
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Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013; The star reads "P.E.O."
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Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294743_136546755738.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WILLA CATHA in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 16 March 1882, Birth Place: Hardin County, Iowa, USA, Death Date: October 1966, Death Place: Illinois, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294743/willa_catha-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Willa Catha Allen Dowling (16 Mar 1882–Oct 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294743, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294743,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Willa Catha Allen Dowling (1882-1966) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294743. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Willa-Catha-1882-1966-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013; The star reads "P.E.O."
  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WILLIAM LEO in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 8 May 1880, Birth Place: Randolph, Fremont County, Iowa, USA, Death Date: 15 March 1939, Death Place: Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294660/william_leo-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for William Leo Dowling (8 May 1880–15 Mar 1939), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294660, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294660;
    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-William-Leo-1880-1939-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Finmd a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
  3. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LYLE ROBERT in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 4 January 1909, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 24 February 1964, Death Place: Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294853/lyle_robert-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Lyle Robert Dowling (4 Jan 1909–24 Feb 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294853, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294853;
    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch 8 Apr 2013
    News-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 10 Aug 2021; Lyle Dowling, Death, The Madison Star-Mail, Madison, NE, USA February 27, 1964

Blanche Eunice Mott1

F, #59361, b. 1847, d. 1934
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Partner: William Vincent Allen (b. 1847, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Willa Catha Allen+ (b. 16 March 1882, d. October 1966)
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Vital Facts

BirthBlanche Eunice Mott was born in 1847.1
DeathShe died in 1934.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1847
    Birth
    1847
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1934~87
    Death
    1934
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Blanche Eunice Mott has the reference number 59361.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294743_136546755738.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WILLA CATHA in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 16 March 1882, Birth Place: Hardin County, Iowa, USA, Death Date: October 1966, Death Place: Illinois, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294743/willa_catha-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Willa Catha Allen Dowling (16 Mar 1882–Oct 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294743, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294743,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Willa Catha Allen Dowling (1882-1966) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294743. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Willa-Catha-1882-1966-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013; The star reads "P.E.O."

Imogene Marthus Dowling1

F, #59362, b. 4 July 1907, d. June 1970
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Father*William Leo Dowling (b. 8 May 1880, d. 15 March 1939)
Mother*Willa Catha Allen (b. 16 March 1882, d. October 1966)
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Vital Facts

BirthImogene Marthus Dowling was born on 4 July 1907 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG.1
DeathShe died in June 1970. Note: Age: 62.1
BurialShe was buried after June 1970 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 108057779.1


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Imogene Marthus MacDougall
    Citation: 1
  • 1907
    Birth
    4 July 1907 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 197062
    Death
    June 1970
    Imogene Marthus Dowling died in June 1970. Note: Age: 62.
    Citation: 1
  • 1970
    Burial
    After June 1970 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    She was buried after June 1970 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 108057779.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Imogene Marthus Dowling has the reference number 59362.
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Ethnicity50.00% American
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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Grave-MacDougall-Imogene-Marthus-1907-1970-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/108057779_136547314639.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for MACDOUGALL, IMOGENE MARTHUS in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 4 July 1907, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: June 1970; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108057779/imogene_marthus-macdougall: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Imogene Marthus Dowling MacDougall (4 Jul 1907–Jun 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 108057779, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Lori Frisch (contributor 48002299).; Record ID: 108057779,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Imogene Marthus Dowling MacDougall (1907-1970) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108057779. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-MacDougall-Imogene-Marthus-1907-1970-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013

MacDougall

M, #59363, d. DECEASED
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Vital Facts

DeathMacDougall died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study MacDougall has the reference number 59363.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Lyle Robert Dowling1

M, #59364, b. 4 January 1909, d. 24 February 1964
Pedigree Link
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Father*William Leo Dowling (b. 8 May 1880, d. 15 March 1939)
Mother*Willa Catha Allen (b. 16 March 1882, d. October 1966)
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Vital Facts

BirthLyle Robert Dowling was born on 4 January 1909 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG.1
MarriageHe and Eleanor Bonney Brown were married in 1934.1
DeathHe died on 24 February 1964, in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA. Note: Age: 55.1
BurialHe was buried after 24 February 1964 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294853.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Education
    Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Lyle Robert Dowling was educated in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG. Madison High School.
    Citation: 1
  • Occupation
    Editor of woman's section of The World Herald.
    Citation: 1
  • Education
    Nebraska, USA
    He was educated in Nebraska, USA. University of Nebraska.
    Citation: 1
  • Occupation
    Music Publisher.
    Citation: 1
  • Occupation
    Editor of Brooklyn Eagle.
    Citation: 1
  • 1909
    Birth
    4 January 1909 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1934~25
    1934
    Age ~27
    Birth on 30 July 1907 | Rome, Oneida, New York, USAG
    Death: on 15 November 1976 | Sea Cliff, Nassau, New York, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Inscription
    Citation: 1
  • 196455
    Death
    24 February 1964 | Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Lyle Robert Dowling died on 24 February 1964, in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA. Note: Age: 55.
    Cause: Heart attack
    Citation: 1
  • 1964
    Burial
    After 24 February 1964 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    He was buried after 24 February 1964 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294853.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Lyle Robert Dowling has the reference number 59364.
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Ethnicity50.00% American
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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Grave-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch 8 Apr 2013
Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
News-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-A
Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 10 Aug 2021; Lyle Dowling, Death, The Madison Star-Mail, Madison, NE, USA February 27, 1964
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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USA, New York
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294853_136546893131.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LYLE ROBERT in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 4 January 1909, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 24 February 1964, Death Place: Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294853/lyle_robert-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Lyle Robert Dowling (4 Jan 1909–24 Feb 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294853, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294853,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Lyle Robert Dowling (1909-1964) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294853. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch 8 Apr 2013
    News-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 10 Aug 2021; Lyle Dowling, Death, The Madison Star-Mail, Madison, NE, USA February 27, 1964
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Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA, 1928; then enlarged and cropped square with selective softening

Eleanor Bonney Brown1,2

F, #59365, b. 30 July 1907, d. 15 November 1976
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Father*Alfred Kerome Brown (b. 1878, d. 1960)
Mother*Grace Elting Overton (b. 1879, d. 1967)
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Vital Facts

BirthEleanor Bonney Brown was born on 30 July 1907 in Rome, Oneida, New York, USAG.2
MarriageShe and Lyle Robert Dowling were married in 1934.1
DeathShe died on 15 November 1976, in Sea Cliff, Nassau, New York, USAG. Note: Age: 69.2
BurialShe was buried on 19 November 1976 Memorial ID: 230623590.2

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1907
    Birth
    30 July 1907 | Rome, Oneida, New York, USAG
    Citation: 2
  • 1928~21
    Education
    1928 | Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USAG
    Eleanor Bonney Brown was educated in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USAG, in 1928. Smith College.
    Citation: 2
  • 1934~27
    1934
    Age ~25
    Birth on 4 January 1909 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Death: on 24 February 1964 | Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1976
    Residence
    Before 15 November 1976 | Sea Cliff, Nassau, New York, USAG
    Detail: 11579 Sea Cliff.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 197669
    Death
    15 November 1976 | Sea Cliff, Nassau, New York, USAG
    Eleanor Bonney Brown died on 15 November 1976, in Sea Cliff, Nassau, New York, USAG. Note: Age: 69.
    Citation: 2
  • 1976
    Burial
    19 November 1976
    She was buried on 19 November 1976 Memorial ID: 230623590.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Eleanor Bonney Brown has the reference number 59365.
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Finda Grave Obituary as at 12 June 2026:-

Named for her paternal grandmother.

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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Eleanor Dowling
Birth Date: 30 Jul 1907
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: New York
Last Residence: 11579, Sea Cliff, Nassau, New York, USA
Last Benefit: 11501, Mineola, Nassau, New York, USA
Death Date: Nov 1976.
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Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling, Obituary, The New York Times, NYC, NY, USA, November 15, 1976
Photo-Dowling-Eleanor-Bonney-1907-1928-1976-USA-MA-Northampton-A
Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA, 1928
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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USA, New York, Oneida
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294853_136546893131.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LYLE ROBERT in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 4 January 1909, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 24 February 1964, Death Place: Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294853/lyle_robert-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Lyle Robert Dowling (4 Jan 1909–24 Feb 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294853, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294853,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Lyle Robert Dowling (1909-1964) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294853. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch 8 Apr 2013
    News-Dowling-Lyle-Robert-1909-1964-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 10 Aug 2021; Lyle Dowling, Death, The Madison Star-Mail, Madison, NE, USA February 27, 1964
  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ELEANOR BONNEY in , Birth Date: 30 July 1907, Birth Place: Rome, Oneida County, New York, USA, Death Date: 15 November 1976, Death Place: Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230623590/eleanor_bonney-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling (30 Jul 1907–15 Nov 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 230623590; Maintained by Diane Elsasser Snider (contributor 46512148).; Record ID: 230623590;
    News-Dowling-Eleanor-Bonney-1907-1976-USA-NY-Nassau-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling, Obituary, The New York Times, NYC, NY, USA, November 15, 1976
    Photo-Dowling-Eleanor-Bonney-1907-1928-1976-USA-MA-Northampton-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA, 1928

Pferdner1

M, #59367, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

DeathPferdner died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Pferdner has the reference number 59367.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ELEANOR BONNEY in , Birth Date: 30 July 1907, Birth Place: Rome, Oneida County, New York, USA, Death Date: 15 November 1976, Death Place: Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230623590/eleanor_bonney-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling (30 Jul 1907–15 Nov 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 230623590; Maintained by Diane Elsasser Snider (contributor 46512148).; Record ID: 230623590,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling (1907-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230623590. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling, Obituary, The New York Times, NYC, NY, USA, November 15, 1976
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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA, 1928

Alfred Kerome Brown1

M, #59368, b. 1878, d. 1960
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Grace Elting Overton (b. 1879, d. 1967)

Children:

Daughter*Eleanor Bonney Brown (b. 30 July 1907, d. 15 November 1976)
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Vital Facts

BirthAlfred Kerome Brown was born in 1878.1
DeathHe died in 1960.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1878
    Birth
    1878
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1960~82
    Death
    1960
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Alfred Kerome Brown has the reference number 59368.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/223/230623590_f8f844bc-d6b0-4805-a159-1f139ceba76c.png,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ELEANOR BONNEY in , Birth Date: 30 July 1907, Birth Place: Rome, Oneida County, New York, USA, Death Date: 15 November 1976, Death Place: Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230623590/eleanor_bonney-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling (30 Jul 1907–15 Nov 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 230623590; Maintained by Diane Elsasser Snider (contributor 46512148).; Record ID: 230623590,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling (1907-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230623590. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    News-Dowling-Eleanor-Bonney-1907-1976-USA-NY-Nassau-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling, Obituary, The New York Times, NYC, NY, USA, November 15, 1976
    Photo-Dowling-Eleanor-Bonney-1907-1928-1976-USA-MA-Northampton-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA, 1928

Grace Elting Overton1

F, #59369, b. 1879, d. 1967
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Alfred Kerome Brown (b. 1878, d. 1960)

Children:

Daughter*Eleanor Bonney Brown (b. 30 July 1907, d. 15 November 1976)
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Vital Facts

BirthGrace Elting Overton was born in 1879.1
DeathShe died in 1967.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1879
    Birth
    1879
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1967~88
    Death
    1967
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Grace Elting Overton has the reference number 59369.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/223/230623590_f8f844bc-d6b0-4805-a159-1f139ceba76c.png,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ELEANOR BONNEY in , Birth Date: 30 July 1907, Birth Place: Rome, Oneida County, New York, USA, Death Date: 15 November 1976, Death Place: Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230623590/eleanor_bonney-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling (30 Jul 1907–15 Nov 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 230623590; Maintained by Diane Elsasser Snider (contributor 46512148).; Record ID: 230623590,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling (1907-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230623590. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    News-Dowling-Eleanor-Bonney-1907-1976-USA-NY-Nassau-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown Dowling, Obituary, The New York Times, NYC, NY, USA, November 15, 1976
    Photo-Dowling-Eleanor-Bonney-1907-1928-1976-USA-MA-Northampton-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Diane Elsasser Snider on 11 Aug 2021; Eleanor Bonney Brown, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA, 1928

John William Dowling1

M, #59370, b. 24 June 1911, d. 6 May 1988
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Father*William Leo Dowling (b. 8 May 1880, d. 15 March 1939)
Mother*Willa Catha Allen (b. 16 March 1882, d. October 1966)
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Vital Facts

BirthJohn William Dowling was born on 24 June 1911 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 6 May 1988, in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USAG. Note: Age: 76.1
BurialHe was buried after 6 May 1988 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 108058034.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1911
    Birth
    24 June 1911 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 198876
    Death
    6 May 1988 | Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USAG
    John William Dowling died on 6 May 1988, in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USAG. Note: Age: 76.
    Citation: 1
  • 1988
    Burial
    After 6 May 1988 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    He was buried after 6 May 1988 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 108058034.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John William Dowling has the reference number 59370.
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Ethnicity50.00% American
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, JOHN WILLIAM in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 24 June 1911, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 6 May 1988, Death Place: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108058034/john_william-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for John William Dowling (24 Jun 1911–6 May 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 108058034, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Lori Frisch (contributor 48002299).; Record ID: 108058034,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John William Dowling (1911-1988) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108058034. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013

Allen Vincent Dowling1

M, #59371, b. 4 February 1913, d. 9 October 1997
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Father*William Leo Dowling (b. 8 May 1880, d. 15 March 1939)
Mother*Willa Catha Allen (b. 16 March 1882, d. October 1966)
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Vital Facts

BirthAllen Vincent Dowling was born on 4 February 1913 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG.1
MarriageHe and Gretchen Lugene Hastings were married in 1940.1
DeathHe died on 9 October 1997, in Santa Cruz, California, USAG. Note: Age: 84.1
BurialHe was buried after 9 October 1997 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294881.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1913
    Birth
    4 February 1913 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1940~27
    1940
    Age ~27
    Birth on 22 January 1913 | Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Death: on 25 January 1992 | Soquel, Santa Cruz, California, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1953~40
    Residence
    1953 | Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USAG
    Detail: 5834 Western Avenue.
    Citation: 2
  • 1954~41
    Occupation
    1954
    Assistant Managerfor Western Division of Ohio National Life Insurance.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 199784
    Death
    9 October 1997 | Santa Cruz, California, USAG
    Allen Vincent Dowling died on 9 October 1997, in Santa Cruz, California, USAG. Note: Age: 84.
    Citation: 1
  • 1997
    Burial
    After 9 October 1997 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    He was buried after 9 October 1997 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294881.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Allen Vincent Dowling has the reference number 59371.
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Ethnicity50.00% American
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ALLEN VINCENT in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 4 February 1913, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 9 October 1997, Death Place: Santa Cruz County, California, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294881/allen_vincent-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Allen Vincent Dowling (4 Feb 1913–9 Oct 1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294881, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294881,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Allen Vincent Dowling (1913-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294881. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
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  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, GRETCHEN LUGENE in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 22 January 1913, Birth Place: Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 25 January 1992, Death Place: Soquel, Santa Cruz County, California, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115633493/gretchen_lugene-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Gretchen Lugene Hastings Dowling (22 Jan 1913–25 Jan 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 115633493, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by MrsB (contributor 47910340).; Record ID: 115633493;
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    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
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Gretchen Lugene Hastings1

F, #59372, b. 22 January 1913, d. 25 January 1992
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Father*William Charles Hastings (b. 1876, d. 1950)
Mother*Maude May Doty (b. 1883, d. 1913)
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Vital Facts

BirthGretchen Lugene Hastings was born on 22 January 1913 in Madison, Nebraska, USAG.1
MarriageShe and Allen Vincent Dowling were married in 1940.2
DeathShe died on 25 January 1992, in Soquel, Santa Cruz, California, USAG. Note: Age: 79.1
BurialShe was buried after 25 January 1992 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 115633493.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1913
    Birth
    22 January 1913 | Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1940~27
    1940
    Age ~27
    Birth on 4 February 1913 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Death: on 9 October 1997 | Santa Cruz, California, USAG
    Citation: 2
  • 1953~40
    Residence
    1953 | Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USAG
    Detail: 5834 Western Avenue.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 199279
    Death
    25 January 1992 | Soquel, Santa Cruz, California, USAG
    Gretchen Lugene Hastings died on 25 January 1992, in Soquel, Santa Cruz, California, USAG. Note: Age: 79.
    Citation: 1
  • 1992
    Burial
    After 25 January 1992 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    She was buried after 25 January 1992 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 115633493.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Gretchen Lugene Hastings has the reference number 59372.
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Find a Grave Obituary as at12 June 2026:-

The following information comes from the National Archives (actual birth/death dates; place of birth/death;

Gretchen's parents were William C. Hastings and Maude M. Doty

Gretchen married Allen Vincent Dowling.
Gretchen got her Social Security Number in New York State

Gretchen was born 22 Jan 1913, but her birth mother's health struggled for the next couple months. She passed somewhere around March 14 or 15th of 1913.

Her father, William Charles Hastings, remarried in 1919.

He was a dentist in Newman Grove.

His obituary states he moved to Newman Grove in 1903.

Allen worked in 1954 as assistant manager of the western division of Ohio National Life Insurance. In 1953 they lived at 5834 Western Ave., in Omaha, NE.

At some later time they moved to California.
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Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, GRETCHEN LUGENE in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 22 January 1913, Birth Place: Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 25 January 1992, Death Place: Soquel, Santa Cruz County, California, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115633493/gretchen_lugene-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Gretchen Lugene Hastings Dowling (22 Jan 1913–25 Jan 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 115633493, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by MrsB (contributor 47910340).; Record ID: 115633493,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Gretchen Lugene Hastings Dowling (1913-1992) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115633493. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Allen-Vincent-1913-1997-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
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  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ALLEN VINCENT in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 4 February 1913, Birth Place: Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 9 October 1997, Death Place: Santa Cruz County, California, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294881/allen_vincent-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Allen Vincent Dowling (4 Feb 1913–9 Oct 1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294881, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294881;
    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
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    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
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William Charles Hastings1

M, #59373, b. 1876, d. 1950
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Maude May Doty (b. 1883, d. 1913)

Children:

Daughter*Gretchen Lugene Hastings (b. 22 January 1913, d. 25 January 1992)
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Vital Facts

BirthWilliam Charles Hastings was born in 1876.1
DeathHe died in 1950.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1876
    Birth
    1876
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1950~74
    Death
    1950
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William Charles Hastings has the reference number 59373.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294881_136546788458.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, GRETCHEN LUGENE in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 22 January 1913, Birth Place: Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 25 January 1992, Death Place: Soquel, Santa Cruz County, California, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115633493/gretchen_lugene-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Gretchen Lugene Hastings Dowling (22 Jan 1913–25 Jan 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 115633493, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by MrsB (contributor 47910340).; Record ID: 115633493,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Gretchen Lugene Hastings Dowling (1913-1992) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115633493. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Allen-Vincent-1913-1997-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
    Grave-Dowling-Allen-Vincent-1913-1997-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013

Maude May Doty1

F, #59374, b. 1883, d. 1913
Pedigree Link
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Partner: William Charles Hastings (b. 1876, d. 1950)

Children:

Daughter*Gretchen Lugene Hastings (b. 22 January 1913, d. 25 January 1992)
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Vital Facts

BirthMaude May Doty was born in 1883.1
DeathShe died in 1913.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1883
    Birth
    1883
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1913~30
    Death
    1913
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Maude May Doty has the reference number 59374.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294881_136546788458.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, GRETCHEN LUGENE in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 22 January 1913, Birth Place: Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 25 January 1992, Death Place: Soquel, Santa Cruz County, California, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115633493/gretchen_lugene-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Gretchen Lugene Hastings Dowling (22 Jan 1913–25 Jan 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 115633493, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by MrsB (contributor 47910340).; Record ID: 115633493,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Gretchen Lugene Hastings Dowling (1913-1992) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115633493. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Allen-Vincent-1913-1997-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
    Grave-Dowling-Allen-Vincent-1913-1997-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013

Nora Effie Gilland1

F, #59375, b. 28 March 1891, d. 24 September 1951
Pedigree Link
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Father*Cal Gilland (b. 1858, d. 1944)
Mother*Flora May George (b. 1869, d. 1951)
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Partner: Raphael Grant Dowling (b. 15 February 1890, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*Millard Burger Dowling (b. 14 May 1912, d. 20 March 1987)
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Vital Facts

BirthNora Effie Gilland was born on 28 March 1891 in Madison, Nebraska, USAG.1,2,3,4
MarriageShe and Raphael Grant Dowling were married in 1911.1,2
DeathShe died on 24 September 1951, in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USAG. Note: Age: 60.1
BurialShe was buried after 24 September 1951 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294797.1


Census Summary

1920
Census
14 Jan 19203
1930
Census
17 Apr 19302
1940
Census
22 Apr 19404

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Nora E Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • Name Nora Dowling
    Citations: 2,4
  • 1891
    Birth
    28 March 1891 | Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Citations: 1,2,3,4
  • 1911~20
    1911
    Age ~21
    Birth on 15 February 1890 | Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Death: DECEASED
    Citations: 1,2
  • 191423
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 191726
    TIMELINE
    6 April 1917 | Europe
    World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
  • 191827
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920~29
    TIMELINE
    1920
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in on 1920.
  • 192028
    Residence
    14 January 1920 | Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Detail: Madison Precinct, Ward 2.
    Citation: 3
  • 192028
    Census
    14 January 1920 | Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 28; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 192938
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | USA
    'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
  • 193039
    Residence
    17 April 1930 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Detail: (492/492) Ward 2.
    Citation: 2
  • 193039
    Census
    17 April 1930 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 2
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
    'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 22 April 1940 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Detail: (462) Madison City.
    Citation: 4
  • 193948
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | Europe
    World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
  • 193948
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | USA
    'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
  • 194049
    Census
    22 April 1940 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 49; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 4

Events - Death & Burial

  • 195160
    Death
    24 September 1951 | Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Nora Effie Gilland died on 24 September 1951, in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USAG. Note: Age: 60.
    Citation: 1
  • 1951
    Burial
    After 24 September 1951 | Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    She was buried after 24 September 1951 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG, Crown Hill Cemetery; Plot: Section 12; Lot 22; Memorial ID: 103294797.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 194049
    Ethicity
    Madison, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
    Nora Effie Gilland was shown as American.
    Citation: 4
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Nora Effie Gilland was American.
    Citations: 2,3,4
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 2,3,4
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Nora Effie Gilland has the reference number 59375.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frischon 8 Apr 2013;3/28/1891 - 9/24/1951; RNA in Memoriam
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Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 24 hours
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
USA, Nebraska
World War 1
World War 2
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/97/103294797_136546849892.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, NORA EFFIE in Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; , Birth Date: 28 March 1891, Birth Place: Madison County, Nebraska, USA, Death Date: 24 September 1951, Death Place: Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294797/nora_effie-dowling: accessed June 12, 2026), memorial page for Nora Effie Gilland Dowling (28 Mar 1891–24 Sep 1951), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103294797, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 103294797,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 June 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Nora Effie Gilland Dowling (1891-1951) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103294797. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Allen-Vincent-1913-1997-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
    Grave-Dowling-Nora-Effie-1891-1951-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frischon 8 Apr 2013;3/28/1891 - 9/24/1951; RNA in Memoriam
    Grave-Dowling-Solomon-Miller-1851-1930-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Finda Graveby MrsB on 17 Aug 2013;There are several Dowlings buried in this plot. Behind the big stone is a line: left to right: Martha, Solomon, Lyle Robert, Willa, William. Vertically behind them: John William, Imogene In front vertically, Allen V, Gretchen H In front of those, left to right, John Ernest, Nora, Raphael. The yellow flower is behind Raphael, and stands for the unmarked grave of Frank (infant). The sexton, reading from index cards, helped us spot in little Frank. GPS: N41.81649 W97.44444 ~elev. 1710'
    Grave-Dowling-Allen-Vincent-1913-1997-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-F
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frisch on 8 Apr 2013
    Grave-Dowling-Nora-Effie-1891-1951-USA-NE-Madison-Crown-Hill-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Lori Frischon 8 Apr 2013;3/28/1891 - 9/24/1951; RNA in Memoriam
  2. [S6656] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004951876%2F00155&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004951876%2F00155%2F020,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RAPHAEL household of Madison, Madison, Nebraska, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 1288; Record ID: USC/1930/004951876/00155/020; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Raphael Dowling Head Married Male 40 1890 Nebraska Nora Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1891 Nebraska Millard Dowling Son Single Male 17 1913 Nebraska Soloman Dowling Father Widowed Male 79 1851 Canada,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004951876/00155/020. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1930-USA-Dowling-Raphael-1890-NE-Madison-A
  3. [S6655] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004966372%2F00246&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004966372%2F00246%2F080,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RAPHAEL G household of , Madison, Nebraska, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004966372/00246/080; Name; Gender; Age; Birth year; Birth polace; Dowling, Raphael G; Male; 29; 1891; Nebraska; Dowling, Nora E; Female; 28; 1892; Nebraska; Dowling, Millard,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004966372/00246/080. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Raphael-G-1891-NE-Madison-A
  4. [S6657] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005460563%2F00188&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1475903879,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RAPHAEL household of Madison, Madison, Nebraska, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 2257; Record ID: USC/1940/1475903879; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Raphael Dowling Head Married Male 50 1890 Nebraska Nora Dowling Wife Married Female 49 1891 Nebraska,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1475903879. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1940-USA-Dowling-Raphael-1890-NE-Madison-A